Lookout Peak

Lookout Peak viewed from Peak 7971 (Gem County HP). Council Mountain in the background.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. Published September 2018 The information found in the book is accurate. To hike to the peak via the trail from Snowbank Mountain, read the route description for the Gem County High Point which provides additional details not found in the book. This route covers nearly 13.0 … Continue reading

Peak 8375 (Pete Creek Peak)

Pete Creek Peak viewed from the southeast. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published September 2018 Peak 8375, more commonly known as Pete Creek Peak, sits between Bear Pete Mountain and Toller Peak on the long divide that rises up west of Lake Creek and Burgdorf Hot Springs. USGS Burgdorf Access The peak is best accessed from the Burgdorf/French Creek Road [(B)(2.3)(a) on Pages 135-136]. The … Continue reading

Grizzly Mountain by Grant Myers

Grizzly Mountain. Ken Jones Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 56 of the book. Published September 2018. Grizzly Mountain is located north of Kellogg, Idaho. It is the highest summit in the Coeur D’Alene Mountains and it has over 2,000 feet of prominence. Good views and a lot of beargrass. We had some nice Fall colors too. Nice hike but … Continue reading

Peak 8166 (Toller Peak)

Toller Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published September 2018 Toller Peak is located north of Bear Pete Mountain and northwest of Burgdorf Hot Springs. The Bear Pete Mountain Trail/FST-142 crosses the peak’s West Slopes less than 200 vertical feet below the summit. USGS Burgdorf Access The peak is best accessed from the Burgdorf/French Creek Road/FS-246 [(B)(2.3) on Pages 135-136]. … Continue reading

Prospect Peak (4820)

Prospect Peak viewed from North Chilco Peak. The south ridge is on the right.

This peak is not in the book. Published September 2018. This peak is one of nine Idaho summits with some form of “prospect” in its name and one of three ranked mountains named “Prospect Peak.” This Prospect Peak has a small mining claim on its eastern slopes and is located northeast of North Chilco Mountain and just north of FS-332. … Continue reading

Peak 6394 (Schweitzer Basin Peak)

Schweitzer Basin Peak viewed from Sandpoint.

This peak is not in the book. Published September 2018 Peak 6394 is located at the center of the Schweitzer Basin Ski Resort. A ski lift leads to its summit, where there is a new, large building with a restaurant. As a wilderness experience, this mountain comes up short. However, as a great place to first experience the Selkirk Mountains and … Continue reading